Local Rule 9011-2: PARTIES APPEARING WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY
Bankr. D. Utah — Attorney rule
RULE 9011-2 PARTIES APPEARING WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY
(a) Attorney Appearance Required. A corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, unincorporated association, or other party which is not an individual may not file a petition or otherwise appear without an attorney in any case or proceeding.
(b) Conduct of an Unrepresented Party. A party proceeding without an attorney (unrepresented party or pro se party) is obligated to comply with:
(1) Title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code); (2) the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure; (3) these Local Rules of Practice; (4) the Utah Standards of Professionalism and Civility; and (5) other laws and rules relevant to the action.
(c) Failure to Comply. On its own initiative, or upon the motion of a party, the Court may dismiss a case or proceeding, convert a case, appoint a trustee or examiner, grant judgment by default, strike any pleading, or issue other appropriate sanctions for failure to comply with this Rule.